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Manaborn #2
Manaborn 2
Not everyone gets a second chance at life. I, however, kind of lucked into mine. Thrust into the body of a dying man, I fought to break free, made a few friends along the way, and started down the long and treacherous path of revenge.
But things aren’t what I’d expected. Not all of the bad guys I’d set my sights on were actually bad, and the good guys…well, let’s just say it is complicated. The emperor, in his righteous quest for true immortality and power, has sent his agents to the City of Bones. Why? Simple. The local lord, Tairon, had accumulated too much power, so it was time to clip his wings.
To replace him, they will hold a tournament. The winner takes control of the City of Bones.
I was granted the honor of starting my own sect. It sounded easy. The truth? When you’ve got all your enemies scheming and manipulating events behind your back, it’s a lot harder than it has to be. But I’m Master Aiden Danaes now, and I’ve only failed at this sect leadership thing once before. What could go wrong?
Only any number of a hundred things—the monster pit just down the lake shore could explode and consume us in our sleep, a creepy band of bug-infested assassins could step out of the shadows and kill us during breakfast, or I might get a sliver while hanging a sign on the outhouse.
Mana brought me back, so it is up to me to…not die again.
But things aren’t what I’d expected. Not all of the bad guys I’d set my sights on were actually bad, and the good guys…well, let’s just say it is complicated. The emperor, in his righteous quest for true immortality and power, has sent his agents to the City of Bones. Why? Simple. The local lord, Tairon, had accumulated too much power, so it was time to clip his wings.
To replace him, they will hold a tournament. The winner takes control of the City of Bones.
I was granted the honor of starting my own sect. It sounded easy. The truth? When you’ve got all your enemies scheming and manipulating events behind your back, it’s a lot harder than it has to be. But I’m Master Aiden Danaes now, and I’ve only failed at this sect leadership thing once before. What could go wrong?
Only any number of a hundred things—the monster pit just down the lake shore could explode and consume us in our sleep, a creepy band of bug-infested assassins could step out of the shadows and kill us during breakfast, or I might get a sliver while hanging a sign on the outhouse.
Mana brought me back, so it is up to me to…not die again.
416 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 30, 2021
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December 4, 2021
Amazing!
Such an amazing series! I don't want to spoil anything so just read the book and enjoy the rise of the dragon!
Such an amazing series! I don't want to spoil anything so just read the book and enjoy the rise of the dragon!
January 30, 2024
Man's Born 2 by Cassius Lang
Excellent, along time coming, but well worth it. Brilliant characters and engaging storyline. Really good fight scenes, and a wonderful world. Well done.Gary Challenger from Devon UK.
Excellent, along time coming, but well worth it. Brilliant characters and engaging storyline. Really good fight scenes, and a wonderful world. Well done.Gary Challenger from Devon UK.
August 8, 2023
It has its slow moments but overall it was fun and I followed it to the end.
June 3, 2022
excellent follow up story
Enjoyed both books very much. The MC is on a path of redemption, casting off old arrogant habits and developing relationships and attempting to learn from past mistakes as he and his family forge a brighter future. Of course there is plenty of opposition from entrenched clans, the emperor and from extra-dimensional invaders (demon lords). A confluence of circumstances have brought the people, powers and artifacts that he needs to overcome his obstacles and develop his community. Of course he is also helping his family members to overcome their limitations so they can each achieve their potential. Mantas’ wife Alejna, a backstabbing poisoner who has the hots for the MC was foreshadowed as a viper in the grass. An experienced assassin can solve a whole range of issues, but she squandered her grace pursuing personal power. She survived intact but l think she has learned nothing constructive from her actions and since she was not placed under a geas, will return to wreak havoc before being terminated . All considered, this was a most enjoyable redemption and cultivation story and l look forward to the next installment.
Enjoyed both books very much. The MC is on a path of redemption, casting off old arrogant habits and developing relationships and attempting to learn from past mistakes as he and his family forge a brighter future. Of course there is plenty of opposition from entrenched clans, the emperor and from extra-dimensional invaders (demon lords). A confluence of circumstances have brought the people, powers and artifacts that he needs to overcome his obstacles and develop his community. Of course he is also helping his family members to overcome their limitations so they can each achieve their potential. Mantas’ wife Alejna, a backstabbing poisoner who has the hots for the MC was foreshadowed as a viper in the grass. An experienced assassin can solve a whole range of issues, but she squandered her grace pursuing personal power. She survived intact but l think she has learned nothing constructive from her actions and since she was not placed under a geas, will return to wreak havoc before being terminated . All considered, this was a most enjoyable redemption and cultivation story and l look forward to the next installment.
March 27, 2022
This book was filled with a bunch of inconsistencies:
Complaining that using something would be bad, then using it for something inconsequential.
Using something regularly, then forgetting about it and looking for and using a substitute, then using the original thing later like nothing happened.
The protagonist was shown to be this fount of knowledge last book, but here he is like a bumbling idiot.
I don't know if I will continue the series. This turned out to basically be a base building novel, and the protagonist didn't even use any of his old knowledge to make things easier. It's like we the readers should forget how he bragged about all the things he accomplished last book. I'm sure he could have adapted a cutting technique to cut down trees?
I really did not enjoy this book, nor the protagonist not using his supposed smarts.
2/5 stars
Complaining that using something would be bad, then using it for something inconsequential.
Using something regularly, then forgetting about it and looking for and using a substitute, then using the original thing later like nothing happened.
The protagonist was shown to be this fount of knowledge last book, but here he is like a bumbling idiot.
I don't know if I will continue the series. This turned out to basically be a base building novel, and the protagonist didn't even use any of his old knowledge to make things easier. It's like we the readers should forget how he bragged about all the things he accomplished last book. I'm sure he could have adapted a cutting technique to cut down trees?
I really did not enjoy this book, nor the protagonist not using his supposed smarts.
2/5 stars
December 6, 2021
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like progression and cultivation type of books
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like progression and cultivation type of books
December 28, 2021
Fantastic
Builds on the previous book, more of fighting culrivating and sexy times but a bit slow in parts but stick with it till the end and you will enjoy it
Builds on the previous book, more of fighting culrivating and sexy times but a bit slow in parts but stick with it till the end and you will enjoy it
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June 22, 2022Haven't finisher the last hour or so
July 24, 2022
Awesome
Loved this boo series so far the story is so captivating and the characters are perfectly balanced I love it can't wait for next book
Loved this boo series so far the story is so captivating and the characters are perfectly balanced I love it can't wait for next book
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